Mt Mulligan Lodge
People & Purpose
Mt Mulligan Lodge is focused on reducing the impact on the environment by treading lightly on the landscape, making a positive impact on the local community while preserving its history and inspiring guests with an enthusiasm for conservation. View case study
Basking in the shadow of Mount Mulligan – a site of /ndigenous significance extending back some 37,000 years – and surrounded by a 28,000-hectare working cattle station, the ethos at Mt Mulligan Lodge is to tread lightly on the landscape and let nature and history reveal themselves.
By sharing their connection and respect for their environment and cultural heritage, Mt Mulligan Lodge’s hosts aim to inspire their guests with an enthusiasm for conservation.
Guests learn about the region’s rich and tragic gold and coal rush history on excursions to the abandoned township of Mount Mulligan and nearby historic goldmine, as well as gain a first-hand experience of life on an outback pastoral property.
Through a combination of guided nature walks, 4WD safaris and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) adventures, the lodge’s passionate and knowledgeable hosts interpret one of Australia’s most spectacular – but relatively undiscovered – landscapes, including endemic plants (one of which is found exclusively on the property) and native fauna such as agile wallabies.
“At Mt Mulligan Lodge we are continuously expanding our efforts to tackle important sustainability issues by focusing on areas where we think we can have the most impact. We recognise that we need a multifaceted approach to address issues around climate change, land management and cultural heritage.” Phoebe Egan, General Manager.
While it may initially seem harsh, the outback environment is fragile and complex, and Mt Mulligan Lodge aims to reduce its operational impact on the surrounding landscape.
The lodge buildings were designed to minimise energy use, water consumption and environmental impact. Architecturally, they echo the practical, historical pastoral structures of outback Australia, and utilise repurposed timbers and local stone.
Waste management in such a remote location is challenging. The lodge has invested in composting, glass crushing and recycling facilities and is working to better manage waste on site. Single-use plastics and packaging are being phased out; guest slippers are made from all-natural materials and biodegradable, and guest amenities in bathrooms are housed in recyclable, refillable containers. Water tanks collect rainwater, which is used for irrigation and watering.
Mt Mulligan Lodge has attained the prestigious Eco Certified Advanced Tourism accreditation from Ecotourism Australia. This accolade underscores the lodge’s dedication to sustainable and conservation efforts, positioning it as a leader in the worldwide ecotourism sector.
The Morris Group is Mt Mulligan Lodge’s parent company and, through its philanthropic foundation, the Morris Family Foundation, it supports projects and organisations with meaningful social, economic and environmental impact both at home in Australia, and internationally.
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